Was it a coincidence that the Maxwell Cemetery was established the same year the railroad came to town? In 1886, James Maxwell Jr. formalized the sale of three acres of land for a mere five dollars. This transaction marked the official beginning of Maxwell Cemetery. Ironically, no members of the Maxwell family were ever laid to rest here. The earliest marked burial belongs to Samuel McCreary, who died in 1853. The cemetery served the Murphy area for over a century, bearing witness to the joys and sorrows of generations. Its weathered headstones whisper tales of early settlers, their struggles, and their triumphs. Sadly, the last burial took place in 1966. The silence of Maxwell Cemetery serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the enduring legacy of those who came before us.
Harrison Cemetery Plaque
Is it possible for a place to hold so much history in just one acre? You might not think so,